{"product_id":"damask-silver-24ct-gilded-drop-earrings","title":"Damask Silver \u0026 24ct Gilded Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a statement with these ornate \u003cstrong\u003eDamask Silver \u0026amp; 24ct Gilded Drop Earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring intricate sterling silver fretwork layered over luminous 24ct gold, these distinctive mixed-metal earrings bring a rich, vintage-inspired flourish to any outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese eye-catching drop earrings combine a delicate, vintage-inspired damask pattern with the beautiful contrast of polished sterling silver and rich 24ct gold. Each oval panel features intricate cut-through silver fretwork, revealing the luminous gold beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings hang from handmade sterling silver ear wires and measure approximately 3.9cm (1.54\") long. Their ornate design makes them a distinctive statement without being oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInspired by a much-loved damask design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimone first fell in love with this vintage damask pattern more than 20 years ago. Since then, it has appeared in many of her jewellery designs, sometimes as the main feature and sometimes as a decorative background for other motifs. Until now, the pattern was always etched into the surface of the silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/30th-anniversary-jewellery\"\u003e30th Anniversary Jewellery Range\u003c\/a\u003e, Simone wanted to revisit this familiar design in an entirely new way. Rather than etching it, the damask pattern has been transformed into delicate fretwork, with the intricate details cut right through the sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fresh interpretation of a design that has played a part in Simone's jewellery making history for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-gilded with 24ct gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver damask panels are layered over a rich gold surface, gilded by hand with 24ct gold foil using \u003cstrong\u003ekeum-boo\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancient Korean gilding technique. Simone learnt this technique decades ago from a Korean fellow student and has incorporated it into many of her designs over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilded surface has a slightly uneven, antique-inspired appearance, with subtle marks from the hand-burnishing process. This beautifully handmade finish contrasts with the vivid yellow of the pure gold and the highly polished silver fretwork above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings can also be turned around to show their simpler silver reverse, with none of the gold visible from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pair of earrings will differ slightly in terms of the gilded finish, giving you a unique piece of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling your damask earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their ornate pattern and warm golden glow, these earrings make an eye-catching finishing touch to a simple outfit or a special occasion look. Their relatively modest size also makes them easy to wear when you want something distinctive without choosing oversized earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an even bolder statement, pair them with the matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/damask-gilded-silver-open-locket-necklace\"\u003eDamask Silver \u0026amp; 24ct Gilded Open Locket Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer an all-silver finish? Discover the alternative \u003ca href=\"\/products\/damask-satin-silver-drop-earrings\"\u003eDamask Satin Silver Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e and matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/damask-satin-silver-pendant-necklace\"\u003eDamask Satin Silver Pendant Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring the same intricate pattern in a softer satin silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate vintage-inspired damask pattern cut through sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich 24ct gold foil applied by hand using traditional keum-boo gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful contrast between polished silver and luminous yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle handmade variations give the gilded surface an antique-inspired character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible design offers an alternative all-silver look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnate statement style without oversized proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade sterling silver ear wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reimagined favourite from Simone's 30 years of jewellery design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterling-silver-earrings\"\u003eSterling Silver Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/statement-earrings\"\u003eStatement Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-vermeil-gold-filled-jewellery\"\u003eGold Vermeil, Gold-Filled \u0026amp; Gilded Jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-gold-mixed-metal-jewellery\"\u003eMixed Metal Jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e Sterling silver and 24ct gold foil, hand-gilded using keum-boo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePanel size:\u003c\/span\u003e Each panel is approximately 1.9cm tall (0.75\") and 1.25cm wide (0.49\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEarring length:\u003c\/span\u003e Each earring is approximately 3.9cm long (1.54\"), including the ear wire and panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44620105810007,"sku":"1047","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6592\/files\/damask-silver-gilded-drop-earrings.jpg?v=1794046541","url":"https:\/\/simonewalsh.com\/products\/damask-silver-24ct-gilded-drop-earrings","provider":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}